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Genesis 7:11 · KJV

"In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah.
10And it came to pass after seven days, that the waters of the flood were upon the earth.
11In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.
12And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.
13In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark;

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Reflection Questions

1

How does knowing God's timing affect your trust in Him?

2

What does it mean for you to recognize God's authority over your life?

3

When have you experienced a pivotal moment that changed your perspective?

Life Application

trust

Acknowledge God's timing in your life, especially during challenging situations.

faith

Consider how you can deepen your trust in God's plan for your future.

People in This Verse

NoahBoth

Noah was a righteous man chosen by God to preserve life through the flood. His faith and obedience are central to his story.

First appearance: Genesis 6:8

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